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Side-by-side comparison from 269 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
IE University: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad Europea - UE: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad CEU San Pablo - CEU USP: wins 0/7 categories
Escuela de Diseño CEI - CEI : wins 6/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
Schiller International University: wins 1/7 categories
Advantere School of Management: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Madrid, Spain
4.40
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Tampa, Florida, United States
4.50
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13 reviews
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Best programme: BA International Relations and Diplomacy
Best programme: Master’s in International Management (MIM)
Category ratings
Facilities
4.33
4.33
3.68
4.75
Win
4.56
3.92
4.69
Location
4.53
4.00
3.63
5.00
Win
4.78
4.92
4.69
Professors
4.36
4.29
3.82
4.95
Win
4.67
4.62
4.94
Internationality
4.75
4.60
3.30
4.45
4.67
4.92
Win
4.63
Student life
4.34
4.11
3.59
4.80
Win
4.00
4.15
4.75
Value
4.22
3.78
3.59
5.00
Win
4.00
4.23
4.69
Accommodation
3.77
3.87
3.16
5.00
Win
3.22
3.62
4.33
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive faculty and personalized guidance for academic and career success.
  • +Excellent facilities, enriching coursework, and practical skill development.
  • +Abundant opportunities and networking for future career prospects.
  • +Modern teaching and attractive campus
  • +Strong business opportunities and practical learning
  • +Supportive faculty and international exchange programs
  • +Practical, real-world skills training
  • +Professional, industry-experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and welcoming atmosphere
  • +Excellent and knowledgeable teachers
  • +High-quality training and programs
  • +Effective virtual learning environment
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
  • +Culturally diverse environment and international campus access
  • +Supportive and organized academic environment with helpful instructors
  • +Opportunities for career advancement and independent learning
  • +Integrated practical learning with real-world projects and company collaboration.
  • +Strong connections with professors, mentors, and the business world, including international networking.
  • +Supportive and dynamic environment fostering both technical and soft skill development.
Cons
  • -Disappointing academic quality and misleading marketing.
  • -Poor program management and perceived lack of flexibility.
  • -Uninspiring campus environment and limited student experience.
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful administrative staff.
  • -Teachers are indifferent and unsupportive of student learning.
  • -High costs for course materials.
  • -Low professor English proficiency and lack of student/teacher engagement.
  • -Poor organization and administrative issues.
  • -Administrative and management issues make the student experience frustrating.
  • -Course content does not align with advertised practical applications.
  • -A decline in staff cordiality and support after enrollment occurs.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder the learning experience.
  • -Lack of career support and industry relevance leads to dissatisfaction.
  • -Lack of extracurriculars and limited opportunities for lower-year students.
  • -Poor campus environment and a perceived low academic standard.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of essential resources are a consistent concern.
  • -The curriculum is often perceived as irrelevant or not well-taught.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution demonstrates considerable strengths in several key areas. Internationality stands out with an impressive rating, closely followed by an excellent score for Location. Student life and the quality of Professors also receive high marks. However, Accommodations represent the weakest area, scoring significantly lower than other aspects. Value for money and Facilities are rated favorably, though not as high as the top-performing categories.

Overall, the university receives strong marks, particularly in **Internationality (4.6)** and **Facilities (4.33)**. Student Life and Professors also score well, both above 4.2. The weakest areas identified are **Accomodation (3.87)** and **Value (3.78)**, though these still represent a moderately positive rating.

This institution garners a solid academic reputation, with professors receiving a strong rating of 3.82. While facilities and student life also score well around 3.6, accommodation emerges as the weakest area, rated at 3.16. Internationality and value also present as moderate aspects of the university experience.

Overall, this university garners overwhelmingly positive feedback. It excels in providing outstanding accommodation and a prime location, both receiving perfect scores. Student life and professor quality are also highly lauded. The weakest area, while still strong, is internationality, though it remains a positive aspect. Value for money is rated exceptionally highly, as are facilities.

This institution receives high marks for its Location, scoring 4.78, and for its Professors and Internationality, both at 4.67. Facilities also rate well at 4.56. Student Life and Value are both solid at 4.00. The weakest area is Accomodation, which received a rating of 3.22.

With a strong emphasis on location and internationality, this university also scores very well for its professors and student life. Value for money is also a positive aspect. The weakest areas, while still respectable, are its facilities and accommodation.

This institution receives excellent marks, with Professors earning the highest score at 4.94. Facilities, Location, and Value are also highly rated, all scoring 4.69. Student Life and Internationality are strong as well. The lowest-rated aspect is Accomodation, scoring 4.33, though still a positive reflection.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Approximately 96.7% of reviews are positive, highlighting excellent facilities, supportive faculty, and enriching academic/networking opportunities. A small percentage of feedback mentions concerns about academic standards or the campus environment.

Nearly 74% of 54 reviews are positive, highlighting modern teaching methods, spacious campuses, and good career opportunities. A small amount of negative feedback (~3.7%) notes administrative issues and unengaged instructors.

Approximately 74% of 28 reviews are positive, highlighting professional, sector-active teachers and practical, real-world facilities. A small portion of feedback (~7%) expresses disappointment with low English proficiency among some professors and organizational issues.

Feedback is split, with ~50% of reviews being negative. Positive feedback highlights excellent teachers and good training, while negative reviews cite disappointing practical application and unhelpful management after payment.

All 9 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.67/5. Students highlight exceptional teaching quality and knowledgeable instructors, along with impeccable facilities. The curriculum and emphasis on precision are frequently praised.

With a 4.54/5 average rating, nearly all students praise Schiller for its culturally rich environment and global opportunities. A small portion of feedback (~7.7%) suggests the university may be better suited for those seeking a less demanding academic path.

With a 4.94/5 average rating from 17 reviews, students overwhelmingly praise Advantere's practical approach, project-based learning, and strong business connections. The international, collaborative environment and supportive professors are frequently highlighted, with ~100% positive sentiment.

Rating distribution
5★
55%
36%
21%
50%
67%
69%
94%
4★
29%
62%
46%
0%
33%
23%
6%
3★
12%
18%
25%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
3%
2%
4%
25%
0%
8%
0%
1★
1%
2%
4%
25%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
The teachers, the encouragement they give you,

I chose this university because some friends who had studied there had told me it was a great experience, and it's true. It has excellent facilities and a faculty that always encourages you to do your best. They motivate you a lot and guide you in a way I hadn't seen before. They are very approachable professors and are attentive to how they can optimize your studies. I made good friends there, I have good memories of that experience, and I might even pursue some further studies because it left a very positive impression on me.

University Review

Excellent university, with experienced professors, professionals in the areas they teach and with an incomparable teacher-student proximity.It is a very good university for International students since thet offer Portuguese classes and some subjects are in English. In terms of infrastructure, despite being small and not having all the conditions and equipment, it brings together a pleasant environment for studying - in addition to very good cleaning conditions and modern rooms. At the administrative level, it is organized. As for the students, many are very interested in being there, excellent students and enormous dedication.

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It is NOT worth what is paid

I have started studying a master in this center. They sell you the course as something very practical that will help you find work in the chosen field. I am currently finishing my first module and I am quite disappointed. I arrived eager to learn and practice. The first two or three weeks were very good. Everyone was very cordial and friendly, and the teacher was very motivated. All that changed to the third week after they sent us a survey to give our opinion about the course, the teacher and the school. This teacher is very unmotivated and does not follow his own curriculum. We are a week away from finishing the course and we have not given all the material that is requested to carry out the project, and many classes are based on comparing other web pages with theirs or criticizing people who are dedicated to creating websites. They have also put me a lot of problems in the secretariat. If you are going to enroll in this school, since it is cheaper than many others, keep in mind that if you do not ask for the labor guarantee, they will NOT inform you about it. And if you sign it, you have to do it before you start the classes. Many people did not know that and they have lost it. Also if you are subject to the labor guarantee you have a number of days left, if you spend that day even if you have proof you lose the labor guarantee. I want to think that things will improve with the next module and that there will be other more professional and dedicated teachers. At the moment this is my opinion. If you are thinking about enrolling in CEI, review all the clauses before paying. They will not refund your money under any circumstances.

Student in 2013

I really enjoyed my time at LCB! I've found that my skills when I entered the work force were much higher than others. I think though there was a big portion missing in recipe development and composition. True- we did learn it through memorizing the recipes, but we really were missing classes on how different ingredients affect the final textures.. how you can change them... etc. That I still am not an expert in .. and I create recipes! Ouf! Also, I don't know if you still do a month of sugar work... but that really wasn't necessary and should be either cut or minimized to just 2 lessons. It's such a niche skill to know that I would have really preferred more technical skills. I loved the old location. The "rumors" I'm getting about the new location are that it's not as good, unfortunately - that i's become more of a money focused/marketing machine. I really hope that this image can be fixed as I love LCB and enjoyed my time there! Oh also - there should be more help for students to get jobs and featuring old students accomplishments - from cookbook launches to new bakeries so that current and old students can support them.

The cultural mix and the great atmosphere.

I loved being at Schiller in Heidelberg. The setting and the city were very serene and the exposure to all those students and teachers from such different and diverse backgrounds was a great learning experience. Additionally, the ease of accessing the Schiller campuses in the other countries was a great additional bonus to studying at Schiller. I would most definitely recommend Schiller to other students who are looking for a very culturally fulfilling experience.

Masters international Management

I enjoyed this programe, academically is it similar to other programs in other cities but it offers so much more. The personal connection with professors, strong guidance for future career and the international network is what separates it from other options!

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